courses

Your ratings and comments are very important. They will be used to ensure that
the annual SIGGRAPH conference consistently offers excellent courses on topics
that are important to the SIGGRAPH community.

25. Open Source 2005 and Beyond: Thriving Despite the DMCA and Patent Threats to Linux

Tutorial, Monday, 1 August, 3:45 - 5:30 pm
Room 502B
Level: Beginning

This tutorial focuses on issues confronting computer graphics designers and other software developers. The parameters of intellectual property risk, applicable rules, and the possible future repercussions of using open-source libraries are addressed from the viewpoint of how to make prudent choices in advancing your business or research.

Prerequisites

Interest in the issues surrounding open source, whether you are pro or con.